Shea Links: August

At Shea, we pride ourselves on staying on top of what’s happening in design news. It helps us keep tabs on what’s fresh, inspiring, and happening in the world—and we make a few headlines of our own, too. Here are some of this month’s top articles delving into design, experience, and what’s buzzing in our community:

“Buzz Builds for Well-Curated Food Halls” – restaurant development + design:An in-depth look at the food halls popping up around the country, examining the design and experience at Chicago’s Latinicity, Portland’s Pine St. Market, and Atlanta’s Ponce City Market

“Culinary Curiosity” – VMSD:
As food becomes more interesting to the everyday consumer, grocery stores are stepping up their games to differentiate themselves—this article discusses how display and overall experience have become an important part of a trip to the store

“Department Stores Aim to be Destinations” – Finance and Commerce:
With the rise of online shopping, niche retailers, and discount stores, this piece delves into how department stores are working to differentiate themselves, not only through prices but overall experience